Is Planned Parenthood considered public assistance?

Depends on how you define your terms. If you include any governmental payment for healthcare as part of public assistance, then yes, it does provide some. Planned Parenthood, in its role in providing medical care does receive federal funds via state Medicaid plans. read more

If you include any governmental payment for healthcare as part of public assistance, then yes, it does provide some. Planned Parenthood, in its role in providing medical care does receive federal funds via state Medicaid plans. read more

Planned Parenthood is the largest single provider of abortions in the U.S., but pro-choice advocates have argued that the organization's family planning services reduce the need for abortions; in the words of Megan Crepeau of the Chicago Tribune, Planned Parenthood could be "characterized as America's largest abortion preventer". read more

Planned Parenthood Sues To Block Trump's 'Radical Shift' In Family Planning Program. May 2, 2018 • The Trump administration's proposed changes to the federal Title X program would put the health of millions of low-income patients at risk, according to Planned Parenthood. read more